Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, RG6 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN CLOSE, RG6 1DH.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG6 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

49% of RG6 1DH's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

home £410,833 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG6 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Blackthorn Close, 0.9km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

For families considering a move, RG6 1DH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 8.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00083877 (shared with 527 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.0%
Asian / British Asian49.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

7 sales · Mean £ 338,642

Semi-Detached

£ 462,500

2 sales · Mean £ 462,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG6 1DH has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour18
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Alfred Sutton Primary School

Good693 pupils0.5 km
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UTC Reading

Inadequate472 pupils0.7 km
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Good886 pupils0.8 km
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Hamilton School

Inadequate53 pupils0.8 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils0.9 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.1 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Rizouq0.5 km
  • New Happy Garden0.5 km
  • Khan’s Karahi0.5 km
  • Biryani Boyzz0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Reading Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Big Bazaar0.5 km
  • Premier Stores "Earley Express"0.5 km
  • Sambuca Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Elmhurst Hotel0.9 km
  • Brackenhurst Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Three Tuns1.0 km
  • Palmer Tavern0.5 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.6 km
  • The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.5 km
  • Ice House1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • DriftWood1.0 km
  • Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 5101.0 km
  • Blue Apple at Open Text1.0 km
  • Sodexo at Sanofi1.0 km
  • All Stars0.5 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.6 km
  • Reading2.8 km
  • Reading Station2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Culver Lane0.2 km
  • Culver Lane0.2 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
  • Erleigh Court Drive0.3 km
  • Eastcourt Avenue0.3 km